Due to Government Social Distancing Laws under COVID-19 and acting in accordance with GAR 51 (10), the Stewards have directed that the boxing process in Victoria will revert to and continue under the 4-wave model being 1 & 5 boxed first, followed by 3 & 7, followed by 2 & 6, followed by 4 & 8.  Handlers are required to exit the area after boxing and maintain their 1.5m distance from other handlers and staff at all times.

All persons (both Staff & Participants) attending today, undertook successful health screenings and wore facemasks/covers that in-turn, permitted entry to the venue for exclusive race-day functions and operations.

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Aratuza Bale, Rockstar Harley and Rockstar Haynes collided on the first turn checking Rockstar Harley and Rockstar Haynes. Rockstar Harley and Rockstar Haynes collided entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Blair's Tulip.

Charlotte Tulip and Blair's Tulip were slow to begin.

Charlotte Tulip checked off Brindle Fire approaching the first turn. Brindle Fire checked off Veritee Bale on the first turn.

Blair's Tulip underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have thumps. No stand down period was imposed.

Asquith Bale was quick to begin.

White Assassin checked off Mask Up Karen soon after the start. Yussuf Bale checked off White Assassin approaching the first turn. White Assassin and War Drum Express collided on the first turn checking War Drum Express which tailed off as a result. Taiepa checked off Asquith Bale in the home straight. Yussuf Bale and White Assassin collided approaching the winning post.

War Drum Express underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right monkey muscle injury. A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Little Fernando and Reiko Martini collided soon after the start checking Little Fernando. Xamira Bale and Reiko Martini collided approaching the first turn.

Belena Blaze checked off La La Missouri soon after the start. Classy Stringer, Hear The Drum and La La Missouri collided approaching the first turn checking Hear The Drum. Hear The Drum, Belena Blaze and Knicks Bale collided on the first turn checking Belena Blaze, Knicks Bale and Blue Magic Opal. Belena Blaze checked off Knicks Bale on the first turn. Blue Magic Opal checked off Knicks Bale on the first turn.

A post-race sample was taken from La La Missouri - the winner of the event.

My Boy Joey – Late scratching at 9.44am when Mr J. Fowler reported the greyhound to have an illness (GAR 23). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Fly High Billy.

Oriental Jade and Iago Bale were quick to begin.

Nessa's Zara and Catch Kate collided soon after the start. Oriental Jade checked off Iago Bale on the home turn checking Cherokee Cat and Aston Mirage. Nessa's Zara raced wide on the home turn and in the home straight.

An out of competition sample was taken from Special Victim on 01/09/2020 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Special Victim - Late scratching at 6.20pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to a split webbing on the right foreleg. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Royalty Runa and Zipping Albert were slow to begin.

Rockstar Brass, Crown Ella and Liverpool Flyer collided soon after the start checking Crown Ella and Liverpool Flyer. Royalty Runa checked off Liverpool Flyer approaching the first turn.

Crackerjack Nev was slow to begin.

Pai Gow Poker checked off Mr. Changretta soon after the start. Mr. Changretta checked off Lektra Loopy approaching the first turn. Crackerjack Nev, Pai Gow Poker and Mr. Changretta collided on the first turn checking Crackerjack Nev and Pai Gow Poker.

Who Back There and Barooga Dodge collided approaching the first turn checking Who Back There. Tiberia Bale galloped on Spun Out on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Tiberia Bale and Spun Out collided approaching the home turn. Barooga Dodge and Dim Sim collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Rockstar Gately.

Foxzami Raptor checked off Halwes on the first turn. Halwes checked off Do A Runner approaching the home turn. Foxzami Raptor and Halwes collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn.

An out of competition sample was taken from Rockstar Manners on 1/09/2020 pursuant to GAR 79A.

A pre-race sample was taken from Raw Zeal.

Rockstar Manners, Maximum Capers and Unknown Warrior collided soon after the start checking Maximum Capers. Raw Zeal faltered on the first turn and lost ground as a result. All Spiced Up and Unknown Warrior collided on the home turn checking All Spiced Up and Blackpool Astro. Rockstar Manners and Unknown Warrior collided in the home straight.

Raw Zeal underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right foreleg flexor tendon injury. A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

All Spiced Up underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right foreleg pectoral muscle injury and right hock sprain. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Unknown Warrior underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion to the central pad on the left hind, and right and left foreleg trapezius muscle injuries. A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Mr C Stanton, the handler of Unknown Warrior, and issued a warning regarding the greyhound's racing manners on the home turn and in the home straight.

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Buy The Dip – In accordance with GAR 73, presented for a re-vet at the conclusion of kennelling as the greyhound was found to be injured at Ballarat on 24/8/20. Buy The Dip was examined by the on-track veterinarian and found to be free from injury. Buy The Dip was Cleared to race.